hủ tục
noun
Hanoi [hu˧˩ tʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [hʊw˧˨ tʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hʊw˨˩˦ tʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of hủ tục in English
Noun
- a tradition or practice that is currently disapproved or condemned
- Đốt vàng mã là một hủ tục.Burning joss paper is a condemned practice.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 腐 (“rotten”) and 俗 (“customs”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce hủ tục?
IPA: Hanoi [hu˧˩ tʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hʊw˨˩˦ tʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hủ — dipping tone (hỏi), tục — heavy tone (nặng).